Chikmara - Katangi, Balaghat

Chikmara is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Chikmara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chikmara is 497259. The village covers a total geographical area of 498.95 hectares and falls under the 481445 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Chikmara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chikmara

According to the 2011 Census, Chikmara village had a total population of 1,772 people, including 865 males and 907 females, living in 390 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.75%, with male literacy at 83.36% and female literacy at 70.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 158.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chikmara

Chikmara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chikmara

Chikmara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Chikmara is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Chikmara is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chikmara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chikmara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chikmara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chikmara village are given below:

FAQs about Chikmara